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G166 NKJ

1989 Austin Metro Mosaic

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,948 mi
Last recorded53,948 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic47,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 NKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMetro Mosaic
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,879 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 44,255 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Metro Mosaic?

Based on 683 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 61
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 34
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G166 NKJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 47,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Metro Mosaic fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G166 NKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Metro Mosaic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro Mosaic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G166 NKJ registered?

G166 NKJ is a 1989 Austin Metro Mosaic, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G166 NKJ safe to buy?

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